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Exercise 2611 · REF 9KU9TYF

Lever Horizontal One Leg Press exercise animation

Lever Horizontal One Leg Press

Category
Upper Legs
Target
Glutes

Pressing one leg at a time on a horizontal leg press forces each leg to handle the full load independently, exposing side-to-side strength differences a two-leg press can hide. The horizontal orientation also takes lower-back loading out of the movement almost entirely compared to a squat.

How to Do the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press

  1. Adjust the seat of the machine so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle when your feet are on the footplate.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
  3. Place your hands on the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
  4. Push the footplate away from your body by extending your leg, keeping your back against the backrest.
  5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position, then slowly bend your leg to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Horizontal One Leg Press primarily targets the Glutes, with Quadriceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hamstrings, Calves.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same glutes with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press work?
The Lever Horizontal One Leg Press primarily targets the glutes, with the quadriceps and hamstrings, calves assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press?
The Lever Horizontal One Leg Press is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) targets the same glutes using body weight instead.